Kevin Moreton
Sam Wilson
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Series SeasonSeason 1 episodes1973
Sam
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Episode 160 min1973-06-12
A Way of Life
Sam and his mother arrive in Skellerton and try to settle in with their relatives.
Episode 260 min1973-06-19
Poor Law
The Labour Exchange is looking for Sam’s mother. Sam is taken on a tour of the local pit by his grandfather.
Episode 360 min1973-06-26
Leaving Home
Sam is bullied at school. Sam’s mother starts a new relationship with Alan. Sam doesn’t like this and runs away.
Episode 460 min1973-07-03
For Ever and Ever and Ever and Ever
Sam is found.
Episode 560 min1973-07-11
A Day to Remember
Sam is taken on a day out to the seaside.
Episode 660 min1973-07-18
The Cost of Living
Sam’s mother and new partner set up a family home.
Episode 760 min1973-07-25
Out of the Blue
Sam’s family come under pressure from the disapproving locals.
Episode 860 min1973-07-31
United We Stand
Sam discovers a book written by his father. The pit workers are given notice.
Episode 960 min1973-08-07
The Beginning of Winter
Sam's mother falls pregnant. Sam’s father sends a letter asking for money to be sent to him so that he can come home from Canada.
Episode 1060 min1973-08-14
Where the Heart Is
Dora passes away in hospital giving birth to a son, Leslie. Alan, devastated, decides to go south to look for work, leaving his mother to care for the baby. Sam’s uncle George goes with him.
Episode 1160 min1973-08-21
Home From Home
Frank is worried about Sam’s education and his grandfather wants to send him to a charity boarding school. Alan and George are disillusioned in the south and George returns home.
Episode 1260 min1973-08-28
No Going Back
Sam is at boarding school, hating it and longing to go home, but can’t, because of a diphtheria outbreak in Skellerton. After a fight at the school, he runs away and walks the fifty miles home.
Episode 1360 min1973-09-04
Breadwinners
Sam’s uncle Toby sets up a garment factory in the old chapel, providing work for the women of Skellerton, leaving the men at home. Sam finally goes down the pit with his grandfather.
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